Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Japan to Germany by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Japan and Germany is 34 days 9h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Hamburg (DEHAM) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Japan and Germany?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Hamburg (DEHAM) around 34 days 9h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Japan to Germany by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Japan to Germany takes around 21h 55m. Flights depart from Toyama Airport (TOY) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Japan and Germany?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Toyama Airport (TOY) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by All Nippon Airways and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 55m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Japan and Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Japan and Germany. Cargo flights depart from Toyama Airport (TOY) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 55m. China Airlines operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Japan to Germany by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Germany by cargo ship is 11,683 Nautical Miles (21,636 Kilometres / 13,444 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Japan to Germany by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Germany by air is around 9,624 Kilometres (5,980 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Toyama Airport (TOY) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Japan to Germany by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Japan to Germany. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Japan to Germany?

Accepted Answer

331kg - 633kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Japan to Germany. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320+3 others
China AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
LufthansaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Air ChinaF	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+5 others
China Southern AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Eastern AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330 Freighter+4 others
China Cargo AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Vietnam Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787
Asiana AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+4 others
Korean AirF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+1 others
China AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
Finnair	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A350-900+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	NYK VENUS+29 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 1-2 weeks	NYK VENUS+39 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	JAKARTA EXPRESS+14 others
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